Harpsicord vs Piano

[David Renaud]

What is the inharmonicity of harpsichord 
vs. piano strings?

  I presume it is much lower due to thin flexible
string. Perhaps less consequential on account
of rapid decay.

  If so, would stretching be and odd concept for a
harpsichordist?

 I ask as a pro-harpsichordist finds this concept.
strange. I proposed the possibility of favoring 5ths a
bit, widening 8va very slightly, giving a little more
bite to the 3rds, and found myself in deep waters.
"Impossible"  

 I expected the concept of "playing with it" would
yield an interesting exchange, as they would be
much more in touch with early music then I am. 

  So I find myself curious what school of thought
good harpsichordist follow. Since they self-tune 
often, they likely receive instruction regarding this
at universities. I would be interested in  material
they learn from. Perhaps I will learn their
language/conventions and have greater success
communicating next time.

                         Cheers
                         Dave Renaud
                         RPT 
  

 
 
   









  


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